General Astrophysics and Space Research
Space Physics

Joachim Vogt

Spring 2009


Contents of this web page

When and where

When: Wednesdays 11:15-12:30, Fridays 8:15 to 9:30

Where: Research III Lecture Hall

Topics and dates

Class dates Topics Presentations and further information
March 4 Introduction and overview Presentation (PDF)
March 4, 6 The Sun and the heliosphere Presentation (PDF)
March 11, 18 Space weather Presentation (PDF)
March 20, 25 Energetic particles in geospace Presentation (PDF)
March 27 Spacecraft orbits and missions Presentation (PDF)
April 1 Review session Information sheet
April 3 Written exam  

Literature

It is not necessary to buy a textbook for the space physics part of this course. All relevant information will be made available electronically or as hardcopies.

The following textbooks are suited for additional reading.

Links (space science education, images, movies)